Problems with your AC system?

The first sign of significant wear and tear is usually an unexplained increase in electric bills. You might also notice that the AC turns on and off more frequently and that cooling in your home is uneven. The sooner you have it checked out by an HVAC tech, the better. The problem will only get worse and become more expensive to repair.

Grinding sounds suggest a problem with the air handler, a motor with a large fan attached to it. The air handler is what blows cooled air through the ductwork. As the bearings in the motor wear down, friction increases and produces a grinding sound. If not corrected, the motor will eventually overheat and burn out. Our advice is to stop using the AC immediately and call for repairs.

Short cycling, the condition where the AC turns on and off every few minutes, is often caused by a short circuit that sends the wrong signals to the system or a problem with the compressor. Whatever the cause, prolonged short cycling will lead to additional problems and shorten the life of the AC system. The sooner the cause of short cycling is found and repaired, the less expensive AC repairs will be.